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live Israel launches huge strikes on Lebanon as Iran says U.S. breached ceasefire with attacks

Dozens of people were killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon on Tuesday, Lebanese officials said, straining a fragile ceasefire agreed between the countries in April. The attacks came as Iran accused the U.S. of violating a separate ceasefire with strikes near the Strait of Hormuz.

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Eid al-Adha

Eid al-Adha marked worldwide as celebrations begin under shadow of conflict in Palestine

Muslims around the world have marked Eid al-Adha with prayers, celebrations and acts of charity, though for many Palestinians the holiday unfolded amid conflict, restrictions and loss.

Israeli troops accused of unlawful killings near Gaza armistice line

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Israeli troops accused of unlawful killings near Gaza armistice line

The U.N. human rights office said Israeli forces may be committing unlawful killings near the military armistice line in Gaza, after data showed that roughly a third of verified Palestinian deaths since the October truce occurred close to the boundary area.

UK cracks down on crypto networks accused of helping Russia evade sanctions

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UK cracks down on crypto networks accused of helping Russia evade sanctions

Britain has announced fresh sanctions targeting cryptocurrency exchanges, financial networks and banks accused of helping Russia evade Western restrictions imposed after the invasion of Ukraine.

Revised carbon data suggests China is closer to meeting Its 2030 climate goals

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China Climate Goals

Revised carbon data suggests China is closer to meeting Its 2030 climate goals

China’s carbon emissions grew far less than previously thought over the past five years, according to a new analysis that is drawing close attention from climate researchers worldwide.

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Putin arrives in Kazakhstan for rare second state visit

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Putin arrives in Kazakhstan for rare second state visit

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kazakhstan on Wednesday for a three-day state visit focused on energy, transport and economic cooperation with one of Moscow’s closest regional partners.

Five things Rubio’s Armenia visit tells us about the region’s shifting alliances

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U.S. Armenia Ties

Five things Rubio’s Armenia visit tells us about the region’s shifting alliances

The visit by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Armenia marks one of the clearest signs yet of Washington’s growing interest in the South Caucasus.

Britain sanctions Georgia-linked crypto firms already under investigation in Tbilisi

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View from Georgia

Britain sanctions Georgia-linked crypto firms already under investigation in Tbilisi

As Britain's sanctions on three Georgia-registered companies made headlines on 26 May, the Georgian side of the story was already complicated. The National Bank of Georgia had flagged Arvix LLC, Rapira Group LLC and Aifory LLC to law enforcement back in September 2025.

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Water diplomacy

Central Asia faces mounting pressure as water diplomacy takes centre stage

Tajikistan is hosting the Fourth International Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development” in Dushanbe from 25 to 28 May, bringing together more than 2,500 participants from governments, international organisations and financial institutions.

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Britain sanctions Georgia-linked crypto firms already under investigation in Tbilisi

As Britain's sanctions on three Georgia-registered companies made headlines on 26 May, the Georgian side of the story was already complicated. The Nat...

Two-thirds of European firms favour China for efficiency despite global shifts

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Two-thirds of European firms favour China for efficiency despite global shifts

European companies are continuing to deepen their presence in China, with nearly seven in ten firms maintaining or expanding their supply chains despi...

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UK cracks down on crypto networks accused of helping Russia evade sanctions

Britain has announced fresh sanctions targeting cryptocurrency exchanges, financial networks and banks accused of helping Russia evade Western restric...

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Russia Kazakhsatn Ties

Putin arrives in Kazakhstan for rare second state visit

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kazakhstan on Wednesday for a three-day state visit focused on energy, transport and economic cooperation ...

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China Climate Goals

Revised carbon data suggests China is closer to meeting Its 2030 climate goals

China’s carbon emissions grew far less than previously thought over the past five years, according to a new analysis that is drawing close attention...

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Britain and Poland to sign landmark defence treaty amid rising security threats in Europe

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Defence deal

Britain and Poland to sign landmark defence treaty amid rising security threats in Europe

Britain and Poland are set to sign a new defence and security treaty on Wednesday (27 May), deepening cooperation between the two NATO allies as European governments respond to what they describe as a growing range of hostile threats across the continent.

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North Korea

North Korea tests AI-guided missiles in latest weapons display

North Korea says it has carried out a series of weapons tests involving tactical ballistic missiles, multiple-launch rocket systems and AI-assisted precision cruise missiles, according to the state-run KCNA news agency.

Hidden tunnels uncovered after China’s deadliest mine disaster in 15 years

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Hidden tunnels uncovered after China’s deadliest mine disaster in 15 years

Chinese investigators have uncovered hidden tunnels, missing worker trackers and fake underground walls during an initial investigation into the country’s deadliest mining disaster in more than 15 years.

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NASA

NASA unveils next steps for permanent Moon base amid race with China

NASA has revealed the next phase of its plan to build a permanent base on the Moon, outlining the vehicles, robotic landers and hopping drones it intends to send as part of the project.

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Samsung shares jump as union deal averts strike action but bonus costs worry investors

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Samsung Electronics

Samsung shares jump as union deal averts strike action but bonus costs worry investors

A government-mediated agreement has suspended an 18-day walkout by about 48,000 Samsung union members, easing fears of damage to South Korea's economy and global chip supply.

Stocks soar on Nvidia earnings and Samsung strike suspension

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Global markets

Stocks soar on Nvidia earnings and Samsung strike suspension

Asian stocks surged on Thursday as some vessels resumed passage through the Strait of Hormuz, while forecast-beating results at Nvidia and a suspended workers' strike at Samsung Electronics lifted shares of chipmakers.

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Space

FAA tells Elon Musk's SpaceX to boost reliability for extra launches

Elon Musk’s SpaceX will have to improve its reliability before receiving approval for its target 10,000 launches annually within five years, Bryan Bedford, Head of the U.S. civil aviation agency, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has said.

Samsung strike explained: What South Korean workers want and how it could unfold

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Samsung strike explained: What South Korean workers want and how it could unfold

South Korea’s Samsung Electronics is facing its largest potential labour action in years, with tens of thousands of workers preparing for a prolonged strike over bonuses and profit-sharing at a time when the company is benefiting from a global artificial intelligence (AI) driven chip boom.

Samsung fails to reach deal with union as strike risk rises

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Samsung fails to reach deal with union as strike risk rises

Negotiations between Samsung Electronics and its workforce on Wednesday have broken down, officials said, raising fresh concerns over potential disruption to South Korea’s export-heavy economy.

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Hong Kong’s Cheung Chau Bun Festival draws thousands with ‘floating children’ parade

Thousands of visitors flocked to Hong Kong’s Cheung Chau island on Sunday for the annual Bun Festival, as crowds gathered to watch the famous “floating children” parade and prepare for the traditional midnight bun-scrambling competition.

Son of Mango founder detained in Spain over investigation into father's death

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Son of Mango founder detained in Spain over investigation into father's death

Spanish police in Catalonia have detained Jonathan Andic, the son of Mango fashion group founder Isak Andic, as part of an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding his father’s death in December 2024, authorities said.

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Eurovision 2026

Eurovision 2026: Where did it all go wrong for the South Caucasus?

Eurovision Song Contest once again proved how unpredictable its outcome can be, with Bulgaria’s Dara turning a late surge into a dominant win while several expected contenders collapsed early. At the same time, the absence of the South Caucasus region from the final raised questions.

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Eurovision

Bulgaria wins Eurovision amid reduced participation over Israel row

Bulgaria has won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time, taking victory in a final overshadowed by a boycott over Israel’s participation and the war in Gaza.

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